Flocab Level Yellow Unit 2: Dreams for Sale

Definition: to gain ownership of something; to obtain by one's own actions.

Gina went to the grocery store because there were still a few items she needed to ____________ before baking the cake.

Synonyms obtain

Antonyms lose, forfeit

• acquire

• aspire

• chorus

• conjure

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Definition: to desire something eagerly, especially something important or in the future.

I _____________ to be the world's greatest weightlifter, so I go to the gym every day.

Synonyms aim, long for, yearn

• aquire

• aspire

• chorus

• conjure

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: the part of a song that's repeated after each verse.

The _________________of the song is easy to remember because it's so catchy.

Synonyms hook, refrain

• aquire

• aspire

• chorus

• conjure

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Definition: to make something happen or come into being as though by magic.

The basketball captain announced that the team would have to _________ up $200 to pay for uniforms this year.

Synonyms summon

• aquire

• aspire

• chorus

• conjure

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Definition: to resist something or refuse to obey.

This game is known to ________ even the greatest minds. Don't even waste your time trying to find the solution!

• defy

• firebrand

• gravity

• magnetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Definition: a troublemaker; someone who encourages others to rebel.

Lisa is a _______________; she just knocked over all the boxes in the warehouse to protest the working conditions, and then her coworkers did the same!

Synonyms rebel, agitator

• defy

• firebrand

• gravity

• magnetic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Definition: a very serious nature or manner.

Chloe didn't realize the ___________ of her dad's illness until he was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.

Synonyms importance, severity, seriousness

Antonyms unimportance, silliness

• defy

• firebrand

• gravity

• magnetic

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Definition: having the power to attract.

Ronda has a __________________ personality, which is probably why she's so popular.

Synonyms attractive, alluring

Antonyms uninteresting, repellent

• defy

• firebrand

• gravity

• magnetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Definition: joy, fun and laughter.

Taking a boat ride always filled Kendra with ________________. She loved everything about it, from the fresh breeze to the feeling of freedom.

Synonyms glee, joy

Antonyms melancholy, sadness, distress

• mirth

• quench

• subtle

• sullen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Definition: to satisfy.

If I’ve been at soccer practice and I’m thirsty, milk just doesn’t _________________my thirst.

Synonyms relieve

• mirth

• quench

• subtle

• sullen

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C